The trees are coming into leaf in the grounds of Saltaire's United Reformed Church but you can still enjoy a good view of the stable block. As summer progresses, these cottages become more hidden behind the canopy of trees. It looks as though the ornate chimney might belong to the houses but in fact it is the huge tower of the New Mill, behind and lower down Victoria Road. As I've mentioned in the past, the stables belong to the early days of Saltaire when most transport was by horse and cart and so there needed to be somewhere for horses to be sheltered and fed.
What is it used for today?
ReplyDeleteIt is houses now.
DeleteLovely photo.
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed at some of the elaborate buildings that have been constructed for horses in the past.
ReplyDeleteI do like the architecture.
ReplyDeleteThe architecture fits perfect;y with the other buildings of that time.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed seeing your spring. The buildings are especially lovely against the fresh greens.
ReplyDeleteBeautiiful!
ReplyDeleteSaltier buildings all seem to be a warm yellow, a happy color.
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